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Gendill Family History

Gendill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gentile, Kendall, Pendell, Vencill, Rendall, Gendel, Mendillo

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Where is the Gendill family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gendill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gendill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gendill. 100% of Gendill men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Gendill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gendill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gendill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Gendill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Gendill. For the veterans among your Gendill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gendill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Gendill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gendill in 1960 was 58, and 70 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gendill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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